Which Statement Captures Best the Developmental View of Infants

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which statement captures best the developmental view of infants?

• A)They are blank slates when they are born.
• B)They begin their lives with the ability to take in and process perceptual information.
• C)They respond only to loud sounds in their environment.
• D)They need to be physically active to acquire new information.

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Definitions:

DDT

Dichloro-Diphenyl-Trichloroethane, a synthetic insecticide used historically for malaria and pest control, now banned in many countries due to environmental impact.

Nitrogen Cycle

A biogeochemical cycle that describes the transformations of nitrogen and nitrogen-containing compounds in nature.

Nitrogen Fixation

The process by which nitrogen gas from the atmosphere is converted into ammonia by certain bacteria, making nitrogen available to living organisms.

Denitrification

A microbial process occurring mostly in soil and aquatic environments, where nitrate is reduced and ultimately produces molecular nitrogen, removing it from the ecosystem.